Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Approved by NMC·Affiliated to The Tamilnadu Dr. MGR Medical University,Chennai·Estd. 2021
Sri Lalithambigai Medical College and Hospital, Chennai is a medical college in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, established in 2015 under a trust/society and supported by an attached teaching hospital. As a medical college it offers the MBBS undergraduate programme and may provide MD/MS postgraduate seats, all operating within the standards of the National Medical Commission (NMC). MBBS admission is through NEET-UG and Tamil Nadu state counselling, with NEET-PG governing postgraduate entry; eligibility for MBBS is 10+2 in Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
Students planning Sri Lalithambigai Medical College Chennai admission 2026 should track NEET cutoffs, eligibility, courses offered and the fee structure. This page consolidates courses, eligibility, fees, the admission process, seats and hospital facilities for the 2026 session.
Compiled from MCC & state counselling allotments (2023–2026) and official fee notifications.
MBBS 200 · MD 13 · MS 5
A complete list of programmes on offer — 20 across 2 levels, drawn from official seat, counselling and course records.
Category × quota — latest closing ranks (2026). Lower rank = harder. Tap a row for the year trend.
| Category | Deemed/Paid Seats Quota | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 6,22,017R4 | ||||||||||
Final-round closing rank each year (lower = harder). | |||||||||||
Source: MCC & state NEET counselling allotments (2023–2026). Closing ranks are NEET All-India Ranks; they vary by category, quota and round.
18 specialisations across 2 degrees. Best closing rank per branch (2025).
| Specialisation | Best closing rank | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy | 68,244 | 2025 |
| Radio-Diagnosis | 92,185 | 2025 |
| General Medicine | 98,709 | 2025 |
| Psychiatry | 1,07,021 | 2025 |
| Paediatrics | 1,31,699 | 2025 |
| Anaesthesiology | 1,42,944 | 2025 |
| Pathology | 1,69,858 | 2025 |
| Pharmacology | 1,87,614 | 2025 |
| Forensic Medicine | 1,88,758 | 2025 |
| Community Medicine | 2,08,848 | 2025 |
| Microbiology | 2,15,428 | 2025 |
| Physiology | 2,28,324 | 2025 |
| Biochemistry | 2,29,075 | 2025 |
Source: MCC & state NEET-PG counselling allotments (2023–2026). Closing ranks are NEET-PG All-India Ranks.
Annual tuition by quota. Management & NRI quotas, where applicable, are higher.
| Course | Quota | Annual fee | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBBS | Deemed University Seats | ₹21 L | 2025 |
MD
₹5 L – ₹96.32 L / year
MS
₹32 L – ₹86 L / year
Source: official FRC / counselling brochures where available. Fees for this college are verified against official 2025-26 sources.
How seats at this college are filled through NEET counselling.
MCC
15% All-India Quota
Selection Committee DME
State / management quota
Admission to Sri Lalithambigai Medical College and Hospital is entirely NEET-based; there is no separate entrance test. Undergraduate seats (MBBS) are filled through NEET-UG. Postgraduate (MD/MS/DNB and allied) seats are filled through NEET-PG. Candidates must qualify NEET and then take part in centralised counselling — direct admission is not permitted.
As a deemed-to-be university, its seats span a deemed/management quota and, where applicable, an NRI quota. Deemed-university seats are counselled centrally by MCC in dedicated rounds. Management and NRI quotas carry higher fees but the same NEET-qualification requirement — a valid NEET rank is mandatory for every seat.
To secure a seat, a NEET-qualified candidate registers for the relevant counselling, fills a preference list that includes Sri Lalithambigai Medical College and Hospital, and is allotted a seat if their rank clears the closing rank for that quota and category in that round. Closing ranks move each year with the number of applicants and seats, so treat past cut-offs as guidance, not a guarantee.
In 2026, the MBBS General-category closing rank at Sri Lalithambigai Medical College and Hospital was around 6,22,017 (Deemed/Paid Seats Quota). Closing ranks differ by category, quota and round — the full table above lists every combination.
Across NEET-PG specialisations, the most competitive General-category seats at Sri Lalithambigai Medical College and Hospital closed near rank 68,244 in the latest year; less-sought branches close at higher (larger) ranks. Round-wise closing ranks by specialisation are listed in the PG cut-off section above.
Sri Lalithambigai Medical College and Hospital has 200 MBBS seats. These are filled through NEET-UG counselling — the 15% All India Quota and the Tamil Nadu state quota, plus management/NRI quotas where applicable.
The undergraduate tuition fee under the state/convener quota is about ₹21 L per year (2025 data). Fees exclude hostel, mess and university charges.
Sri Lalithambigai Medical College and Hospital offers MBBS and NEET-PG specialisations (MD, MS), with a total of 18 PG specialisations. See the courses section above for the full list.
Sri Lalithambigai Medical College and Hospital is a deemed-to-be university in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. As a private/deemed institution, it offers management and NRI quotas alongside merit seats, at higher fees.
Qualify NEET-UG, then register for the relevant counselling (MCC for the All India / deemed quota and the Tamil Nadu State NEET-UG Counselling for the state quota), list Sri Lalithambigai Medical College and Hospital in your choices, and you are allotted a seat if your rank clears the closing rank for your category and quota. Admission is strictly rank-and-choice based; there is no direct or donation admission.
Across 2023–2026, the MBBS General closing rank has ranged between about 6,22,017 and 11,11,832. Year-on-year movement depends on applicant numbers and seat changes — see the round-wise table for the exact trend.
PG residents receive a stipend of about ₹47K per month in the first year, rising to about ₹49K by the third year. Exact terms vary by degree, specialisation and quota — check the PG fees table.
Yes. Sri Lalithambigai Medical College and Hospital is recognised by NMC and affiliated to The Tamilnadu Dr. MGR Medical University,Chennai. Its degrees are valid for registration and further study.
Yes. Sri Lalithambigai Medical College and Hospital has an attached teaching hospital of around 940 beds, providing clinical training for its students.
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